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Step 1
Massage all of the aching muscles. The muscles used during the sport should be focused on during a sports massage.
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Step 2
Start lightly. Warm the muscles up by massaging them lightly. You can then use harder stoking movements once the muscles are used to the pressure.
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Step 3
Knead the muscles. Kneading movements apply deep pressure on the muscles and help them to strengthen and heal.
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Step 4
Continue the pressure. When giving a sports massage, you should keep applying sustained pressure along the entire muscle to allow it to fully benefit from the sports massage.
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Step 5
Use circular motions. Massaging the muscles in a circular motion is beneficial because the movement helps to get every area of the muscle.
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Step 6
Give massages often. In order to heal injuries, increase flexibility and remove lactic acid, a sports massage should be given often. Light massages can be given every day and deep massages should be done at least once a month.
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Step 7
Recover. After giving a light massage, the athlete can return to the field of play almost immediately. If you use deep techniques, the muscles need to take a day to recover.
